May 21, 2024

Brown & Brown Contributes to RV Learning Center in Honor of Long View RV’s Fran Roberts

(Fairfax, VA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Brown & Brown Insurance has made its 2024 contribution of $26,666 in support of the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. The pledge fulfills Brown & Brown’s lifetime pledge of $200,000, and Brown & Brown maintains its position in the top category for donors, Major Gifts....

May 20, 2024

Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps Begins 2024 Season With its Largest Crew Network To Date

Bishop, CA, May 20, 2024/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps (ESCC), a developmental leadership organization committed to building a stronger and more inclusive outdoor community, is proud to announce the commencement of its 2024 season with an unprecedented surge in size and impact. Following a remarkable year of achievements in...

May 20, 2024

Royal Robbins Expands Sales Team to Support Rapid Growth

SAN FRANCISCO (May 20, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor adventure apparel brand Royal Robbins announces the addition of three new sales agencies in response to rapid growth—further building sales, increasing visibility, and bolstering brand awareness in critical territories across the United States. Venture West Sales, Round Lake Sales, and Kevin Brew Sales...

May 20, 2024

Kent Outdoors Announces Sale of Kona Bikes

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - May 20, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Kent Outdoors, helping people in the pursuit of outdoor adventures for more than 60 years, today announces it has closed on the sale of Kona Bikes to a group led by Kona’s original founders, Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron....

May 20, 2024

Derek Sevcik Appointed as EVP of Operations at Outdoor Sportsman Group

DENVER (May 20, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In a move designed to enhance operational effectiveness and maximize growth opportunities, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s CEO Mike Carney has announced the promotion of Derek Sevcik to the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) of Operations. With a track record of strong financial management and organizational...

May 20, 2024

World Record Gram Slam Turkey Hunt by Michael Waddell & Friends Available to Stream NOW on MyOutdoorTV

DENVER (May 20, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ -  In an astonishing 10 hours and 43 minutes, Michael Waddell – host of Bone Collector and MyOutdoorTV’s “Can’t Stop the Flop” series, along with Troy Link – owner of Jack Link’s, and friends completed the Gram Slam of turkey hunting – and the...

May 19, 2024

REI Union Chicago members walk off job during sale to protest contract negotiations

Members of REI Union Chicago walked off the job in the middle of REI's Anniversary Sale to protest after the company reportedly failed to negotiate a contract in good faith. The protest was held Saturday morning and those in attendance included union members, elected officials and other leaders/workers from the Chicago area.  USA...

May 17, 2024

Patagonia Prevails in Nordstrom Lawsuit

Patagonia settled a counterfeiting lawsuit on May 15 with Nordstrom after filing the accusation against the retailer in federal court on May 30, 2023. The suit alleged that Nordstrom sold “thousands of counterfeit Patagonia sweatshirts and t-shirts” through its Nordstrom Rack stores, in the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court...

May 16, 2024

Yeti Discloses Mystery Ranch Acquisition Price

Yeti acquired Mystery Ranch, known for its durable load-bearing backpacks, bags, and pack accessories, for $36.2 million. The deal closed on February 2. Yeti also acquired Butter Pat Industries, a manufacturer of cast iron cookware, in the first quarter. In the first-quarter earnings call last week, Matt Reintjes, Yeti’s president and...

May 16, 2024

Outdoor Alliance data shows increasing visitors to public land while recreation funding declines

Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The number of visitors to America’s public lands has steadily increased over the last 15 years, while over the same time period funding for recreation has decreased more than 20 percent at agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management,...